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Tag: Diversity & Inclusion
‘Making Relatives’ – A Tale of Cross-Departmental Bonding
United Way of Calgary and Area is working to create opportunities to bridge departmental divides...
#DoLocalGood, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, InnovationLet’s #InspireInclusion by investing in women and girls
This year, the theme of IWD is #InspireInclusion. True inclusion requires we break down barriers,...
CEO, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Women UnitedWho helps the helpers? Welcoming the world in an affordability crisis.
Sustainability, for many social sector agencies, comes by combining strengths to have greater, more efficient...
Basic Needs, Diversity & Inclusion, Employment Opportunities, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFostering Truth and Reconciliation Through Community
The Indigenous Carnival is an example of the Community Hubs model in action.
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Social InclusionPlanet Youth Calgary’s Indigenous Pipe Ceremony: Celebrating a Milestone with Sacred Tradition
In a world where youth face increasing challenges, we came together to mark a new...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingAdvancing Equity and Inclusion for Transgender Individuals
On the 2023 International Trans Day of Visibility, United Way of Calgary and Area reaffirms...
Diversity & Inclusion, Readiness for Success, Social InclusionIn 2023, it’s time to #EmbraceEquity for our women and girls
International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8th to acknowledge women's social, economic, cultural,...
Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, PovertyA Better Tomorrow Starts with Thanking You
As we look ahead, we see more of the same challenges and undoubtedly many new...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingThe big shift: Systemic change for a future of prosperity
In this second installment of a multi-part series, United Way of Calgary and Area continues...
Basic Needs, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Stability, Poverty, Socioeconomic Well-BeingFighting for Socioeconomic Well-being for All 2SLGBTQ+ People
United Way of Calgary and Area is honoured to be part of the celebration for...
COVID-19, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingCommon Ground Gardening: Sowing the Seeds of Community
A container-based gardening project seeks to create conversations around community and food insecurity in Forest...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Socioeconomic Well-BeingGovernment of Alberta grants $1.75M to expand the Social Impact Lab province-wide
The Government of Alberta announced on Thursday, April 28 that it has granted $1.75M over...
Basic Needs, Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Mental Health, Socioeconomic Well-BeingIn the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Moh'kins'tsis, also known as Calgary.